Soldiers End Mutiny After Negotiations

Mutinous soldiers surrendered after a one-day revolt in which they clashed with government troops, blocked roads with tanks and advanced on Kutaisi, Georgia’s second-largest city. At least one soldier and four rebels were killed. The mutineers released hostages, including two government negotiators, and agreed to return to their garrison after talks with the negotiators. The leaders of the mutiny were charged with treason. The revolt began when more than 200 soldiers fiercely opposed to President Eduard A. Shevardnadze took over their garrison in the western town of Senaki.